About this role
### Director, Global Sourcing & Product Development
Location: On-Site (Budd Lake, NJ / Parsippany, NJ) Position Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire Target Compensation: $150,000 – $175,000 Base Salary
Industry: Medical Supplies & Healthcare Solutions Seniority Level: Director (Hands-on Leadership / Individual Contributor)
About the Role
We are seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Director of Global Sourcing & Product Development to lead global supply chain initiatives and drive innovative new product development in advanced healthcare solutions.
This role serves as a key bridge between global manufacturing partners and internal cross-functional commercial teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in sourcing medical consumables, devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE), along with a track record of executing successful product launches from ideation to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Global Sourcing & Supplier Management
Market & Geopolitical Analysis: Analyze global market dynamics, manufacturing landscapes, raw material trends, and geopolitical factors to align supply strategies with corporate goals.
Supplier Selection & Development: Identify, evaluate, and qualify primary, secondary, and tertiary manufacturing partners across global regions.
Commercial Negotiation: Lead competitive pricing and contract negotiations, securing favorable terms while maintaining rigorous manufacturing quality and efficiency standards.
Performance Tracking: Build and maintain supplier relationship management frameworks to monitor manufacturing metrics, cost competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.
Global Travel: Travel internationally to conduct factory visits, perform supplier audits, and participate in industry conferences.
New Product Development (NPD)
Product Strategy & Launch: Partner with executive leadership to plan and execute global NPD initiatives across targeted medical supplies, consumables, and devices.
Clinical & Technical Evaluation: Build clinical and in-use expertise to evaluate product design, regulatory requirements, and competitive positioning.
Product Lifecycle Ownership: Oversee product design validation, sample testing, and clinical performance standards directly with manufacturing sites and sales teams.
Specifications & Compliance: Maintain technical documentation, material specifications, and quality test records to ensure strict regulatory compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams to support seamless commercial rollouts and internal product training.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in global sourcing, product design, and medical product launches.
Industry Domain Knowledge: Demonstrated experience sourcing healthcare consumables, PPE, surgical tools, or operating room products.
Negotiation & Procurement: Proven track record in supplier evaluation, factory audits, direct pricing negotiations, and strategic global diversification.
Project & Technical Management: Advanced analytical skills with a history of delivering product initiatives on time and against defined performance metrics.
Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel internationally to overseas manufacturing facilities and global trade events.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 Per Year